Vachan
Vachan is a 1955 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Rishi and produced by Devendra Goel. The film stars Geeta Bali, Rajendra Kumar and Balraj in lead roles.
The film marked the debut of composer Ravi. It was also Rajendra Kumar's first major film role. It received two nominations at the annual Filmfare Awards.
Plot
Kamla lives a poor lifestyle in a small town in Uttar Pradesh along with her widowed dad, Dinanath, who works as an accountant, and two younger brothers, Kumar and Kishore. Her father's biggest dream is to get Kamla married to her lover, a wealthy man named Prem, and ensure that Kumar and Kishore get properly educated. As Dinanath's eyesight deteriorates, the quality of his work deteriorates and he loses his job. However, his employer, Laxmidas, promises to hire Dinanath's son Kumar once he completes his education. On the day of the results, Kumar dies in an accident. Devastated and desperate, Dinanath tries to commit suicide, but he is hospitalised. Later he recovers but loses his vision completely. Kamla's wedding is consequently cancelled, and Prem reluctantly marries Shyama. Kamla starts working and takes it upon herself to look after her dad and Kishore. Years pass by, Kishore has grown up, graduates, gets a job and marries a young girl named Tara, who happens ro be the niece of Kashiram, Prem's friend. The family settles down to a fairly harmonious relationship which is shattered when Kishore and Tara accuse Kamla of stealing household items; following this incident, Kamla and her dad leave the house, and Kamla soon gets a job as a nurse for a sick Shyama, while her husband Prem is absent, without knowing that she is actually her ex-lover's wife.Cast
- Geeta Bali as Kamla
- Rajendra Kumar as Kishore
- Balraj as Prem
- Madan Puri as Laxmidas
- Neelma as Tara
Music
| # | Song Heading | Singer |
| 1 | Jab Liya Haath Mein Haath, Nibhana Saath | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| 2 | Ek Paisa De De O Babu | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| 3 | Koi Jahan Mein Hamaari Tarah | Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle |
| 4 | Chanda Mama Door Ke | Asha Bhosle |
| 5 | Is Jahan Mein Hamen Aise Jeena Pada | Asha Bhosle |
| 6 | Woh Din Kahan Gaye Mere | Asha Bhosle |
| 7 | Yun Hi Chupke Chupke Bahane Bahane | Asha Bhosle and Ravishankar |
| 8 | Zara Sikh Lo Ankhiyan Sharmaana | Asha Bhosle |
Awards
The film received two nominations at the 1956 Filmfare Awards. Geeta Bali received her first and only competitive Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare. Nominations are listed below:- Nominated, Filmfare Best Actress Award - Geeta Bali
- Nominated, Filmfare Best Story Award - Mukhram Sharma